Savannah Guthrie made an emotional return to NBC's Today show on Monday, 64 days after her mother, Nancy, was believed to be abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona. The co-anchor told viewers, 'Welcome to Today on this Monday morning. We are so glad you started your week with us, and it’s good to be home.'
Her co-host Craig Melvin welcomed her back, saying, 'Yes, it is good to have you back home … so good to have you back.' Guthrie then said, 'Well, here we go, ready or not, let’s do the news,' and the hosts proceeded with coverage of a potential ceasefire in Iran.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Guthrie joined in the show's usual banter, including discussing the college basketball championship. She gave a 'shoutout to my Arizona Wildcats,' who had reached the Final Four. Weather anchor Al Roker also welcomed her back, saying, 'Good to see you, my dear.'
Guthrie's 84-year-old mother remains missing. In a recent interview with Hoda Kotb, Guthrie had expressed uncertainty about returning to her role, saying, 'I don’t know if I can do it... I would like to try.' The network has not confirmed if her return is permanent.
During Monday's broadcast, Melvin noted the large crowd of viewers outside the studio who had come to support Guthrie. She thanked them, saying, 'You guys have been so beautiful... I’ve received so many letters, so much kindness to me and my whole family. We feel your prayers. So, thank you so much.'
